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EF55 XEH

2005 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,491 mi
Last recorded147,491 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Fiesta63,852 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 XEH
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 147,491 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 147,046 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 145,555 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 145,555 miles

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 136,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2018 123,055 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 123,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 100,482 miles

Engine management light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses need polishing (1.7.5a)

Oil leak from O/S drive oil seal

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Registration lamps deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 90,577 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant level low 0.5 liter added for test

Engine management light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust hangers deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Nov 2015 77,074 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber damp

management lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2014 70,799 miles

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2014 70,799 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight cracks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,510 miles

nearside rear tyre has 2 small splits

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,510 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre has 2 small splits

Pass 11 Oct 2012 55,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 48,031 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 38,767 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 38,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 31,409 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 20,798 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 20,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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EF55 XEH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 63,852 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF55 XEH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EF55 XEH registered?

EF55 XEH is a 2005 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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